DELPH 28
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 28.15 ft |
| LWL | 22.97 ft |
| Beam | 8.99 ft |
| Draft | 5.45 ft |
| Displacement | 5,732 lb |
| Ballast | 2,866 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
About the DELPH 28
IOR 1/2 ton.available in four different versions.Weekend. Sport, Course Cruiser, Distance Cruiser. (Cruiser version shown) Lombardini Diesel or Vire gas engine available.
Designed by Andre Mauric and built by Artecna (FRA) from 1974–1979, the Delph 28 is a rare fractional sloop with only 30 hulls produced. Its compact 28.15 ft LOA and 5732.0 lb displacement reflect a lightweight, performance-oriented design philosophy typical of late-1970s European cruising racers.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and club racers who prioritize agility and ease of handling over heavy offshore comfort, particularly those comfortable with a fractional rig and moderate draft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.01 and a moderate comfort ratio of 19.38, the Delph 28 is best suited for protected coastal waters rather than extended bluewater passages due to its relatively light displacement and fin keel.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1970s European fractional sloops like the Beneteau First 28 or O'Day 28, these boats share similar fractional rig configurations and lightweight displacement characteristics aimed at balanced performance.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| 60° | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 75° | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 90° | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| 110° | 4.6 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 120° | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| 135° | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| 150° | 3.4 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Beat VMG | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Run VMG | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.3 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 28.15ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DELPH 28yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a DELPH 28? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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